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October 13, 2006

Planes Must Be In Contact With ATC In East River Corridor

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 10.13.06 1900 EDT: We
knew it was coming... but we fear this won't be where it ends.
Aero-News has learned the FAA has placed new restrictions on low
altitude flights of fixed-wing aircraft around Manhattan, as the
agency reviews safety procedures in the wake of Wednesday's
building collision that claimed the lives of two people onboard a
Cirrus SR20.

EADS Says Change Must Start From Top

AF Secretary Hopes For First Deliveries By 2011

In a Thursday press conference, AF Secretary Michael Wynne and
AF Chief of Staff General T. Michael Moseley said starting in 2011
the AF intends to buy 10 to 15 new tankers a year -- up
to 450 planes total.

Groen Brothers Aviation announced recently Robin H.H. Wilson was
appointed to the Company’s board of directors, effective
October 3. Mr. Wilson is Executive Vice President and Head of
Business Development and a member of the board of directors of
Groen Brothers Aviation USA, Inc., the Company’s operating
subsidiary.

More Power... And We Mean LOTS More!

Aero-News received word this week that during the Reno Air Races
in Sparks, NV last month, Performance Turbo Conversions introduced
a new 350 hp, twin turbocharged firewall forward engine conversion
for the Glasair III aircraft line -- taking the fastest Glasair
trophy in the process, while running 315.722 mph in the Gold Sport
Class Races.

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"Emotional Reactions Without The Benefit Of Facts"

The reaction from the general media immediately following
Wednesday's unfortunate accident in New York City was swift... and
it remains to be seen what consequences may arise from the
accident. If the response from the general aviation "alphabet
groups" is any indication of things to come, however... GA will not
accept harsher restrictions without a well-reasoned fight.

Pilots Protest Pokey Contract Negotations

Calling it "informational picketing," Air Line Pilots
Association president Duane Woerth, along with pilots of Atlantic
Southeast Airlines (ASA) and other members of the union will picket
Friday in front of the St. George, Utah headquarters of Skywest
Airlines.

We Just HAD To Show You This Photograph!

Driver Matt Kenseth Will Be Signing Autographs Oct. 18

Racer Matt Kenseth is currently just six points out in the
standings in NASCAR's Nextel Chase for the Cup... but he's first in
the hearts of Mooney pilots. Aero-News has learned Kenseth will be
signing autographs and greeting potential Mooney customers during
the National Business Aviation Association conference in
Orlando.

Aero-Tips!

The FAA publishes what it considers to be the "Top 10" causes of
pilot-error mishaps-a category that itself makes up over 70% of all
accidents. The Feds don't rank-order the Top 10, but the first on
their list is inadequate preflight preparation and/or
planning.

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"For you to question the need for increased ground security
ignores the fact that general aviation pilots know their passengers
and cargo. And it ignores the fact that the federal agencies
responsible for our security — the Transportation Security
Administration and the FAA — have looked hard at GA and said
that it does not pose a threat. Mayor Bloomberg himself indicated
that this event says 'nothing' about security to New York City ...
Pilots are passionate about the many joys of flying. Our freedom of
travel is one of the great liberties we all enjoy in the USA.
Challenging that through USA Today's unfounded questions -- not
honest and informed inquiry -- has neither merit nor benefit.